What is the maximum depth at Veterans Park?

The maximum depth at Veterans Park is 90 feet (27 meters), with an average depth of 50 feet.

What skill level is required to dive at Veterans Park?

Veterans Park is rated as beginner difficulty. This site is suitable for newly certified divers.

How do I access Veterans Park?

Veterans Park is a shore dive. Easy beach access with a short walk from the parking lot. The entry point is well-marked and commonly used by dive classes.

What marine life can I see at Veterans Park?

Common sightings include halibut, rays, octopus, and various smaller fish species. The artificial reef structures attract numerous fish and invertebrates.

What is the typical visibility at Veterans Park?

Visibility at Veterans Park typically ranges from 20 to 40 feet, depending on conditions. Check our real-time conditions for the latest visibility forecast.

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Veterans Park

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About This Site

Veterans Park in Redondo Beach is a popular training site and night dive location. The easy beach access and generally calm conditions make it ideal for newer divers, while artificial reefs provide interesting features to explore.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

27m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

Conditions Summary

Best time today

6AM - 12PM

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Best day in forecast

Friday

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2026-06-26

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

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Dive Conditions Forecast

6:00 am

Good

(7/10 Points)

Entry & Exit

GOOD

Surge

GOOD

Impact on Viz

Impact on Visibility

GOOD

Wave Data

Site

6:00 am

0.4

Rating:

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Period:12s

Light

Direction:SSW (204°)

Wind Data

Local

6:00 am

km/h

Rating:

GOOD

Type:onshore

Direction:NW (326°)

Primary Swell Data

Offshore

6:00 am

0.8

Rating:

GOOD

Period:12s

Direction:SSW (204°)

Secondary Swell Data

Offshore

6:00 am

0.5

Period:7s

Direction:WSW (245°)

Wind Waves

Offshore

6:00 am

Period:0s

Direction:W (261°)

Ocean Current

Offshore

6:00 am

km/h

Strength:Moderate

Flowing:SE (135°)

Tide Information

6:00 am

0.9

Rating:

GOOD

Type:Falling

High Tide

1.0 m

4:22 am

Low Tide

0.4 m

10:14 am

High Tide

1.5 m

5:15 pm